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How do I determine my ringneck parrot's age and teach him to talk?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

How I can determine his age, if possible please give his age as I m attaching his photos, he is a ringneck Parrot , and is it possible to teach him some words now??

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on May 24th, 2018

Knowing an exact age in an adult bird is very difficult. You can look at the ring around his neck as males that are mature (around 2 years) will have a bold ring, while females will have a greener one. Older birds will also have brighter plumage and may have scalier feet. Beak color will also darken as a bird ages. You can most certainly try to teach some words just by spending time together, talking to Benzo, and offering him a treat whenever he shows interest in talking or attempts to communicate with you.

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